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Hydrolyzed collagen as a whey alternative?
Hi guys! I was wondering if anyone has tried hydrolyzed collagen as a protein supplement as opposed to whey and how they feel about it. I know it isn't as effective where muscle growth is concerned, but I really can't stomach the taste of whey (and chocolate/peanut butter doesn't cover it well enough). It looks like it…
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Varying Almond Flour Nutrition
Have you guys noticed very different nutrition info across brands for almond flour? I went to buy more and was surprised, even checking the ingredient list for additives that could be a culprit. Even the brand I had previously has changed their info! This leaves me a little torn. I do go by weight but even that varies…
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Spaghetti??!
For those with awful pasta cravings (me), my boyfriend stumbled across an awesome alternative for the low-carbers! (And maybe keto). It's an edamame pasta. Edamame is the only ingredient so there isn't all kinds of fillers. I was skeptical, but the texture is by far the closest I've come across and there isn't a strong…
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Fiber Question
I responded to a thread asking, but I realized it might be better to make my own. I never looked into fiber too terribly much. Everyone says to eat lots of it and subtract it from carbs. Well I was reading into it and it seems we DO actually metabolize soluble fiber and it has a response on insulin. Why would we subtract…
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Want Low Carb Pasta?
I came across a site and have been able to try their products. Everything I've had is super delicious! However if you eat it regularly it'll be an expensive habit. It's nice when you really want carby things and are terrible at making your own stuff (it's never remotely convincing). The company is called ThinSlim Foods!…
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Mussel Nutrients
Hey guys! So I got a bag of mussels and am kind of blown away. It says a 7 mussel serving (4 oz) is 130 calories. This doesn't sound right at all, there's very littke meat in a single mussel. So 7 mussels if very small. I'm assuming it's trying to say that's the nutrition by weight counting the shell, because the whole bag…
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Dream Snacking
Just thought I'd share something strange but cool happening to me!! My biggest weakness in terms of sinful foods might be cupcakes. I refrain well, but when I cave they are generally my go to. I've been very good for the most part and am careful not to make binging a habit. (I did go out on a date day before yesterday and…
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How do you meet your protein goals?
I prelog my food because I stay on track better that way. I don't have to worry about figuring out meals and if they fit into my calories. That said, I'm finding it extremely hard to meet my protein goals! I include it with every meal and focus on high protein items (chicken, tuna, eggs, tofu, etc). However I still fall…
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Too few calories?
This is probably an old topic -- but nothing comes up in the search in the app so here's a thread. I do apologise if it's redundant! I find it hard to meet my calories! I eat when I'm hungry til I'm full. There's been a few days I've gotten pretty close but overall, I'm under (generally between 800 and 1000). I understand…
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Starvation mode
So I've been out of the loop for quite some time. Since jumping back into the forums I've read many times people saying the concept of starvation mode doesn't exist. I understood it as a shift in bodily functions such that it tries to hold onto calories the best it can when you undereat too long. If I'm wrong, please…
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How much protein is too much?
As I'm logging food and trying to figure out where my macros need to be, I don't wanna eat such an excess of protein that it's converted to glucose unnecessarily. The issue is I can't find anything online to give me an idea of that threshold! Does anyone have a clue?
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Are all carbs created equal?
I've nosedived off the wagon for several months since I moved in with my boyfriend and his family. I had no issues before cause I didn't keep bad foods in the house and no one was offering me bad thing daily. Thus I'm trying to devise a game plan to get back on track. Roughly a year ago when I discovered this WOE, the…
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Dressing pork rinds?
So I get plain pork rinds, because I use it as a binder when cooking. I know they're an amazing snack but I'm not partial to the flavor plain. Do you guys dress it up? I'm looking for ideas! :smiley:
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Super happy!!! Any good things happen for you?
I hope it's not inappropriate to post, but I'm very happy and wanted to get it out there! I've had a hard time losing weight the last several months, I also haven't stuck to the lowest carb diet. I've jumped back on (not because of the new year, just frustration with myself) and I've been flawless! I've been around a new…
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Plateauing
I'm getting so frustrated! No matter what I'm doing again, my weight has stalled for the last few months... I've been within my caloric goals, even if my macros are a tad off. Even when I'm a little over I should be good because of my new active job I haven't accounted for nutritionally until very recently. I've been…
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Help?
So I started working at a warehouse at the end of September. The additional physical exertion hasn't left me more hungry (thankfully, because I wouldnt know how much more calories to account for). However, it does a lot of wear and tear on my body and I'd like to minimize it especially with mandatory overtime. I'm far from…
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Timing of sodium?
Curious question for you guys!! So I don't know about any sciences or experiments everyone here may have taken, but I think it's pretty agreed that sodium somehow is essential with this WOE. Has anyone noticed issues with consuming most of your daily needed sodium at once? I ask because I don't salt food. And my body has…
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Do you enjoy chai?
I wanted to share a nice treat with you guys, so I hope it's okay to post here!! I haven't quite perfected the recipe, but my fav Starbucks drink is the Chai Frappuccino. Needless to say that's kind of a no go with this WOE. So!! I brewed 4 oz of water with 2 red chai tea bags. I'd probably do a third next time. You can…
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Dreaded Soda
Help!! So my weight loss is slow...very slow but still going. (small blessings!!) And I know for a fact my weakness to soda is the culprit. Not only do larger amount of carbs stall weight loss for me, everything in there is garbage and inflates my caloric intake. What do you guys recommend to help? I cant be the only one…
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Running help
So, I enjoy walking and the idea of running, but it isn't something I often do. Reason being, my chest will hurt after running for 1-2 minutes. It stops shortly after I cease running (1-2 minutes), but I know any kinda pain is no bueno. I really want to increase my endurance though. So, have any of you had this issue and…
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Eating too little?
Hi guys!! So I don't bother counting calories, I just eat when I'm hungry. When I start logging everything though, my calorie count seems pretty low. I'd say in the 1000 range, but I'm not hungry. I know that eating too little will damage your metabolism something fierce. I also don't know well enough how the calorie thing…
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Health Question!
I know people all choose their WOE for different reasons. For me, even eating cleanly weight doesn't come off if I have a fair amount of carbs in my diet (even if I'm only eating complex carbs). I suspect insulin resistance. Anyways, for most people, low carb or LCHF works for them!! And they see great improvements in…
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Just found this!!
Hey guys!! I've used this app off and on for years and just found this nifty little section!! Always wished this app had a support network. Like a lot of ya, I'm trying to lose weight. I've also struggled (hard) getting any of it to come off. So I look forward to getting to know everyone!! Short little ramble, I'm a…
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Looking for friends!!
Discovered you can have friends on the app, and if would love people to talk to and motivate!! Full-time college student, huge nerd. Love to dance and get to know people. (: Feel free to add me or drop me a message. :D
